She Can.

I had an experience this last week. I had worked several long days and also tutored. I had my children and we were running around like crazy trying to get everything done that needed to be done. The minutes between career woman and mother grew fuzzy and indistinguishable. The candle was burning at both ends. By Friday I woke up exhausted and completely empty of fuel. I wasn't even sure how I could make it through the workday. I had a migraine pushing in behind my left eye that would not let up. I had been counting macros to try and cut out sugar and make better food choices but by Friday that whole plan got lobbed out the drivers side window...figuratively of course. I sat down at my desk utterly exhausted when I looked at Ellie and said, "I need help. I need to say a prayer." I bowed my head in a simple prayer and asked if Heavenly Father could take some of this weight off of my shoulders and give me the energy I needed to make it through one more day. Immediately the pressure behind my eye subsided and it felt as if someone literally lifted 100 pounds off of my shoulders. It was immediate. I sat there amazed at the physical difference I felt and sat in gratitude and thanks for a few moments. 

Heavenly Father loves me. He loves you too. When we ask him, he helps us to get through the day.

Mother's Day. First, I love my Mom. She is the best Mom in the whole wide world. She is spunky and funny and fun. She is smart as a whip and does not like to lose at games. ha! She is adventurous, hard working, and a loving Mom and Grandma. You couldn't ask for a better Momma than her. 

Second, as a Mom myself I used to love Mother's Day. My children are my treasure and I loved spending the day with them. However, something soured in me when I got divorced about holidays. I learned a new thing that holidays divorced are hard. There were many holidays and Mother's Days that I mourned. Not anymore. I have decided to live joyfully and fully. I have decided that this year on Mother's Day I will be doing EXACTLY what I want to be doing with my children in tow. We are headed for adventure and quality time. Two of my favorite things. I have learned that I sit in the drivers seat and I will be happy, because I can. 

XOXO-To all the happily exhausted parents out there. I love you. The Sunny D.